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Unit 6 – Developmental Psychology
Topic 6.4
Why do adolescents take more risks compared to adults?
They have more testosterone than adults do.
They are naturally rebellious against authority figures.
They lack real-world experiences compared to adults.
Their prefrontal cortex, which controls impulse regulation, is still developing.
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